Restaurant Manager - Harrogate
Position: Full Time
Compensation: Competitive rate of pay plus monthly service charge, typically £2,400 annually
Hours: 45 hours
Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide, recognising a commitment to service excellence across the globe.
Key Responsibilities
- Hands-on, operational role throughout all serving periods, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Engaging with guests and team members to meet and exceed their needs.
- Acting as a coach and mentor to a team of 50+ staff, ensuring high engagement, people development, retention, and robust training plans.
- Managing costs and revenue across all restaurant areas without compromising brand or quality standards.
- Identifying areas for improvement and motivating the team to enhance the brand experience.
- Understanding the restaurant and hotel market to maintain and increase the restaurant's competitive advantage through strategic and operational planning.
- Attracting and selecting talent in line with company procedures and culture.
- Ensuring cleanliness of the department.
- Responding efficiently to customer complaints.
- Implementing policies and protocols for future restaurant operations.
- Taking responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant.
Key Skills, Qualities & Experience
- Hands-on approach, productive and eager to improve.
- Passionate about providing excellent guest service and developing the team.
- Detail-oriented with high standards.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Friendly, courteous, and excellent communication skills.
- Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues.
- Initiative and willingness to support the wider team.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits and excellent career development opportunities, including:
- Tips typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year).
- Complimentary uniform and chef whites.
- Complimentary meals on duty.
- Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000.
- Complimentary employee parking.
- State-of-the-art onsite gym with personal trainer support.
- 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Reimbursements for work shoes, sight tests, and memberships.
- Modern, spacious discounted live-in accommodation for eligible roles.
- Access to exclusive employee benefits, rewards, and discounts.
- Annual awards, team events, and celebrations of milestones.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- Team Member of the Month Awards.
- Discounts on Grantley Hall restaurants, spa products, and gift shop.
- Discounted stays at Grantley Hall and other Pride of Britain Hotels.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to Wagestream for instant wage access.
- Health cash plan through Simplyhealth.